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u003cdivu003eu003cpu003eWe are seeking a highly skilled Executive Benefits u0026Employee Compensation Associate at a mid-senior level for a prestigious position in New York, NY. This opportunity offers a competitive base salary ranging from u003cstrongu003e$225,000 to $460,000,u003c/strongu003e subject to eligibility for clerkship bonus and adjustments based on the prevailing 2026 New York market scale. The role also includes comprehensive elite-tier benefits.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePosition Overview:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis full-time, direct-hire position requires a minimum of 1,850 annual billed hours. As a part of the 2026 Associate Class, you will employ your judicial insights to expertly advise on the intersection of tax law, securities regulation, and labor dynamics, delivering strategic counsel to a diverse global clientele.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilities:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eProvide expert advice on executive compensation within the framework of large-scale mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDraft and negotiate complex employment agreements, equity-based incentives, and severance arrangements.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAnalyze sections 409A, 280G, and 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code to optimize tax strategies for remuneration.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCollaborate with litigation and transactional teams on ERISA fiduciary duties and employee benefit plan compliance.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eConduct in-depth legal research and draft high-level memoranda on corporate governance and regulatory standards.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQualifications:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eJuris Doctor (J.D.) from a top-tier, ABA-accredited law school with outstanding academic achievements.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCompletion of, or current engagement in, a prestigious Federal or State Supreme Court clerkship concluding in 2026.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eActive Bar Membership in the State of New York, or eligibility for swift admission via reciprocity or examination.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProven superior writing and analytical skills, demonstrated during judicial clerkship.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCommitment to a career in high-end transactional or specialized regulatory law.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePreferred Skills:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eExperience or interest in corporate tax, securities law, or employment litigation.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAdvanced coursework or an L.L.M. in Taxation or Corporate Law.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAbility to manage complex projects with discretion and attention to detail.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExceptional interpersonal skills for articulating legal concepts to C-suite executives and boards.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eNote:u003c/emu003e This job advertisement is on behalf of our client. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and must submit law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter. The compensation details may vary based on state or experience and will be thoroughly discussed during the interview phase. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment.u003c/pu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'New York, NY ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL266-2754075